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FA05 OGN

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,441 miles

wear on steering rack nearside bush

Rear wiper blade split & perished

Fail 3 Aug 2016 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split & perished

wear on steering rack nearside bush

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2015 116,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,635 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,392 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

cracking on tread o/side rear

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,391 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

cracking on tread o/side rear

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,339 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 43,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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FA05 OGN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 OGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA05 OGN registered?

FA05 OGN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is FA05 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 OGN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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